OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Northblood (2028), Ni skritt

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Situation

Background Information
Days after the Wganar attack on the ski resort and the counter assault on the harbour, a Finnish Defence Force squad remains based in the region. Their role is to support humanitarian operations and provide security at the port, ensuring that no further Wganar forces are able to pass through it. However, intelligence gathered during a Special Forces mission inside Russia has revealed that an invasion is planned. Intelligence analysis has assessed (insert squad name) location as a low-priority target for any initial Russian landing. Based on the intelligence available, high command expects your operation to be complete before the invasion begins and as a result, high command has not allocated immediate reinforcements to your location. For now, (insert squad name) remains alone, providing security for humanitarian forces as they carry out the evacuation.

“The only hope you have is to accept the fact that you’re already dead” ~ Stephen E. Ambrose’s Band of Brothers

One life, ENDEX at 2000 UTC; regardless of outcome. Good luck

Five-Star Rating System

Combat Intensity: ☆☆☆☆☆ Roleplay Emphasis: ☆ Difficulty: ☆☆☆☆

Friendly Forces
Finnish Garrison squad

Supporting Assets
None

Enemy Forces
Amphibious Assault force With light helicopter support BMP BTR

Mission

Tasking
The unit tasking is to delay the enemy advance as long as possible causing as many casualties.

End-state
Delayed the enemy for 2 hours no matter the cost. Failure: The squad is destroyed with in 1 hour and 30 min

Execution

Commander's Intent
The intent is to delay any OPFOR offensive activities until IDAP is able to evacuate. Upon success, withdraw to RLY Okse.

Tasks and Sequencing

Overview

Phase 1

Main task: Screen Secondary task: Delay The first phase will see Lion activities in the vicinity of Nordkil. Lion 1-1 will assume a more permanent monitoring position, whereas Lion 1-2 will act as a mobile security element - their main task is to ensure security of our withdrawal route to the south. Lion 1-2 should be ready to support Lion 1-1 if need be. To note, Lion 1-1's position is not meant to be a defensive position from which the enemy is delayed for long. It is crucial that Lion 1-1 does not get fixed in position, but that they maintain the capability to disengage at will. IMPORTANT - All sighting of potential enemies must be communicated ASAP to unit command. Field Leader, or his 2iC, will communicate threat levels to Northstar, and recommend withdrawal of IDAP forces as soon as confirmed OPFOR contact is made.

Phase 2

Primary task: Delay The second phase will be initiated when the situation in Nordkil risks becoming uncontrollable. Lion will rally at the designated rally point, then move through successive bounds southwards, always ensuring good mutual support and appropriate operational distances throughout. Should there be opportunities to delay the OPFOR during movement, this should be exploited - however, such exploits shall not be done if it risks unit integrity. Lion 1-1 assumes BP Drage, whilst Lion 1-2 assumes BP Tiger. This position will be held as long as is tenable, in order to allow IDAP forces to evacuate successfully.

Phase 2

Primary task: Delay Upon successful IDAP evacuation, the task becomes: Withdrawal Phase 3 will see Lion move through a series of battle positions. Movement will be through successive bounds. Primary task is to delay, allowing IDAP forces to successfully withdraw, whilst keeping a flexible defensive posturing that allows for adjustments where needed.

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
No LOGPAKs expected. All personnel must prepare for continuous battle for the duration of the deployment. Personnel should bring with them smoke to facilitate movement under fire. All personnel must conserve ammunition and maintain full awareness of their ammo status at all times.

Medical
No MEDEVAC is expected to be available.

Rules of Engagement
The unit will not have capacity to bring with it EPWs. Any EPW candidates should be detained in situ and stripped of their weapons.

Fire Support Plan
No fire support is available.

Close Air Support
No close air support is available.

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
LION 1	250mHz	40mHz	Maj Korean Falcon Squad Commander (≤15)
LION 1-1	251mHz	250mHz	Cpl Gendalorf Fireteam Leader (≤6)
LION 1-2	252mHz	250mHz	Cpl Stormaple Fireteam Leader (≤6)

Considerations
In accordance with SOP